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The outside of a horse is the best thing for the inside of a man (or woman or child). Will Rogers
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At Greenbriar you will learn far more than riding skills. We strive to provide an environment where individuals also develop self confidence, sportsmanship, and responsibility. | ||
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Lesson Program |
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The lesson program is designed for individuals wanting to learn and develop their horsemanship skills in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment. Whether you choose English or Western riding, the lessons teach a broad range of equitation skills to match the chosen riding discipline of the student. Skills will range from the basics of all three gaits, beginning techniques of western horsemanship, hunt seat, jumping, dressage or pleasure riding. We don't just tell you "what" to do, but also the "how's" and "why's". Students soon realize that horses have just as much to teach as the instructors do! You may choose to ride your own horse or a school horse will be assigned according to your abilities. | ||
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Adult Camps |
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Adult Camps are held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday mornings 9am-noon. Camps will include a one hour riding lesson. The balance of time is spent on horse handling, horse psychology and training methods. Information will also cover rider awareness and how we influence a horse's behavior. These camps will prepare you for weekly group lessons held in the evenings and on Saturday. Please see our 2008 Calendar of Events for our current adult camp dates. The camp fee is $175 per camp. Please feel free to email Robin at info@GreenbriarRidingAcademy.com or call 319-854-7115 with any questions you may have, or to sign up for one of our camps. | ||
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Summer Day Camps |
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Our Summer Day Camp Program is designed to develop the necessary skills to safely ride and/or own a horse. There are five levels of achievement in our program. Each level teaches additional information in these four categories: riding skills, horse handling skills, equipment knowledge, and horse health. The student's riding skills are developed during the hour of riding lessons each day. Horse handling skills and equipment knowledge are taught with a supervised hands on approach while grooming, saddling, bridling, heeding and feeding of an assigned horse. Each level has its own manual covering the knowledge needed to pass that level. A certificate is awarded upon the completion of each level. New for 2008 - Pee Wee Pony Camp: a week-long riding camp for children ages 5, 6 & 7 (group size limited to four children per camp). The one week camps are held during the summer months. Please see our Day Camp Schedule for more information. | ||
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Horse Lover Program |
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The Horse Lover program at Greenbriar is designed to give our students an opportunity to develop a deeper relationship with the horse at no extra cost. It allows them to experience the joys and drudgeries of horse ownership. Participants must be at least 12 years old, a current student, and one who has proven that they follow the safety guidelines established. Students are assigned the pleasure of a groom horse and the responsibility of meeting their needs. These students will assist the instructor during class changeovers and will help with many aspects of barn management. Interested students are encouraged to talk to their instructor about the program. | ||
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Horse Training |
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Greenbriar also offers horse training for horses and people wanting to bring along a young horse or teach an older horse new skills. We work with the owner to develop an appropriate training plan for each horse. Please contact Robin for more information on horse training. You may call Robin at 319-854-7115 or e-mail her at info@GreenbriarRidingAcademy.com for more information | ||
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Congratulations to our recent Trainer Graduates! We are so proud of how far they have come in our program and how much they have accomplished with their horses.
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